About the programme

A teacher–student model, not a marketplace.

AARSLA MentorLink runs one global cohort at a time. Mentors guide, mentees work toward stated goals, and the Secretariat keeps the cycle honest.

Why this exists

AARSLA unites 20+ African road safety lead agencies around zero fatalities. MentorLink is the leadership programme under that mission: senior practitioners stay with early and mid-career professionals for a full year.

It is modelled on a teacher–student relationship. Applications are reviewed. Matches are proposed, then approved by people. The cohort closes with evaluation, certification, and an archive before the next cycle opens.

Applications are global. AARSLA is African; MentorLink is open to anyone who will support African road safety leadership.

AARSLA programme gathering

12 months

One cohort at a time

The cycle

Twelve months, then close-out

12-month cohort

Month 1 through close-out

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  1. 1

    Month 1

    Applications

    Applications open. Eligibility review and matching begin.

  2. 2

    Month 2

    Interviews

    Paired applicants meet to confirm compatibility before a match is locked.

  3. 3

    Month 3

    Goal-setting

    Kick-off session, cadence, format, and the mentorship agreement.

  4. 4

    Months 4–9

    Active mentoring

    Sessions on track. Goals, resources, and Secretariat oversight.

  5. 5

    Month 10

    Mid / late review

    Critical assessment of goals and progress.

  6. 6

    Month 11

    Final sessions

    Close remaining work and prepare for evaluation.

  7. 7

    Month 12

    Close-out

    Feedback, certificates, award ceremonies, and archive before the next cohort.

Why join, by role

Why mentor

  • Shape the next generation of African road safety leaders.
  • Stay with 3–5 mentees for a full cohort, not a one-off call.
  • Receive a Certificate of Appreciation and an AARSLA Mentor badge.
  • Optional listing in the public mentor and alumni directories.
Become a Mentor

Why apply as a mentee

  • One mentor for the year, matched on expertise, language, and goals.
  • A shared workspace for sessions, goals, and resources.
  • A Certificate of Completion and digital badge at close-out.
  • Priority consideration for later cohorts and the alumni community.
Apply as Mentee

Ready to Accelerate Your Impact?

Join our next cohort of mentees or apply to share your wisdom as a certified AARSLA mentor. Applications are closed for this cycle.

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